Targets Tiny
Tiny Living by 84 Lumber, a new line of portable tiny homes is now being offered and are no bigger than 200 sq. ft. The introduction of Tiny Living makes 84 Lumber the first-ever major retailer and only large buildingmaterials retailer to tap into this new market and offer competitively priced custom-built houses. The company will offer four tiny home models under three packages to accommodate dedicated do-it-yourselfers who want to build their own houses, or those who want a move-in ready home. Each model can be customized and all range in size from 150 to 200 sq. ft. Tiny homes are a growing trend as homeowners are choosing financial freedom and a reduced environmental footprint over square footage. “The tiny home movement lies perfectly at the intersection of 84 Lumber’s expertise in high-quality building materials and green building best practices,” said 84 Lumber owner Maggie Hardy Magerko. The homes range from a cottage style to a high-end modern design. Homeowners can customize the
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homes’ fits and finishes. The first model, the Roving, is offered for sale from www.84tinyliving.com. Other models to be launched later this year
are the Degsy, the Shonsie, and the Evergreen. Packages start at $6,884 for a custom trailer and home plans. They come in three package options: Build Your Own (trailer + plans), Semi-DIY (tiny home shell + trailer + plans), and Move-in Ready.
ome Depot Settles with Customers after Data Breach
TINY HOMES are a big hit for many reasons, including environmental concerns, financial concerns, and the desire for more time and freedom to travel. ( hoto courtesy umber)
Home Depot, Atlanta, Ga., has agreed to pay at least $19.5 million to compensate U.S. consumers harmed by a data breach affecting more than 50 million cardholders in 2014. The breach affected people who used payment cards on its self-checkout terminals in U.S. and Canadian stores between April and September 2014. It has said the intruder used a vendor’s user name and password to infiltrate its computer network, and used custom-built malware to access shoppers’ payment card information The chain agreed to set up a $13 million fund to reimburse shoppers for out-of-pocket losses, spend at least $6.5 million to fund 1-1/2 years of cardholder identity security services, improve data security over a two-year period, and hire a chief information security officer to oversee its progress.
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